MANILA - (1st UPDATE) Filipino fishermen are still not allowed to fish in the waters of Scarborough Shoal, even after an international court backed the maritime case filed by the Philippines against China.

An ABS-CBN News team joined Filipino fishermen in their attempt to enter the area.

Aside from the two Chinese vessels, the group also sighted four more vessels in the area.

Because they were not allowed to enter Scarborough Shoal, the Filipino fishermen decided to just fish outside the area. However, two speed boats circled around the fishermen as they were fishing.

The Chinese Coast Guard also used their megaphones to tell the Filipinos to leave the area.

"Minemegaphone kami, kinukunan kami ng litrato at video at sinasabi nila, 'This is China Coast Guard. This is a law-enforcement operation. We order you to leave the area immediately'," Zambrano narrated.

Scarborough Shoal is around 16 hours from Masinloc town in Zambales. Because of the incident, the fishermen were only able to get a small amount of fish, enough only for a night's meal.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Philippines' arguments for maritime entitlements over the West Philippine Sea, dealing a major legal blow to China's claims in the area rich in seafood and gas reserves.

China has held Scarborough Shoal, a rich fishing ground, since 2012 following a tense naval standoff. Filipino fishermen in the area have accused the Chinese of routine harassment that have left them jobless.

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